Mel Brooks names the worst movie Martin Scorsese ever made
Even the greatest directors occasionally deliver less-than-perfect films. Martin Scorsese, widely considered one of cinema’s finest, has such a high creative standard that even his average work surpasses the achievements of many peers.
As the visionary behind iconic titles like Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, Goodfellas, and Casino, any film that falls below those heights is still impressive, though perhaps not among his best. Works such as Gangs of New York, The Color of Money, Cape Fear, and The Aviator remain notable, even if they divide opinion when compared to his top-tier masterpieces.
Despite this, comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks has a clear choice for what he considers Scorsese’s weakest film. While acknowledging that Scorsese has never made a truly bad movie, Brooks candidly pointed to the one he would place at the bottom of the director’s long and acclaimed list.
“I’m Mel Brooks,”
Brooks noted during an interview with The AV Club, reflecting humorously on why he believed he received two consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Mad About You.
Author’s Summary
Mel Brooks humorously identified what he saw as Scorsese’s weakest film, while affirming that even at his lowest, the director remains far ahead of most others in cinematic craft.